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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-9094
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$51,320
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
2,100
Proj. Annual Openings
15,040
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.7%
Top Skills
1.Repairing
2.Time Management
3.Active Listening
4.Speaking
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.
Common titles: Certified Professional Safe Technician (CPS), CML (Certified Master Locksmith), CMS (Certified Master Safecracker), Forensic Locksmith, Lock Technician (Lock Tech), Locksmith
Representative Tasks
- •Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
- •Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
- •Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
- •Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
- •Open safe locks by drilling.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Fabricate parts or components.
- •Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- •Disable door locks.
- •Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
- •Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.9%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $51,320 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |